ISLAMABAD: Hindu pilgrims from India will arrive in Pakistan on January 5 to attend the birth anniversary celebrations of Satguru Sant Swami Shadaram, the founder of historic Shadani Darbar Hayat Pitafi in Mirpur Mathelo in southern Sindh province.
The pilgrims will reach Pakistan via Wagah Border under strict security arrangements. The Hindu guests will be welcomed by Additional Secretary Shrines Saifullah Khokhar, Deputy Secretary Umer Javed Awan, and a member of the Pakistan Hindu Mandir Management Committee, Amit Shadani.
Under the directives of the government comprehensive arrangements, including foolproof security, have been finalised for their visit.
Soon after their arrival, the pilgrims will head straight to Shadani Darbar Hayat Pitafi, where central religious ceremonies and rituals will take place.
During their stay in Pakistan, they will also visit several sacred sites in Sindh, including Yog Mata Mandir in Aqilpur, Ghotki, Pano Aqil, and the historic Sadhu Bela Mandir in Sukkur.
The pilgrims will spend a day at Nankana Sahib on January 14, before concluding their spiritual journey.
The famous Shadani Darbar in Ghotki is known for its annual birth anniversary celebrations of Sant Shadaram. The Hindu pilgrims will return to India on January 15.
Last month the Indian Hindu pilgrims visited Pakistan and performed religious rituals at the historic Katas Raj Temple in Chakwal.
Under the Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, each year thousands of Hindu and Sikh pilgrims from India visit Pakistan to attend various religious festivals.
Facilities for Hindu Pilgrims at Katas Raj
In order to promote interfaith harmony and religious tourism, Pakistan has recently constructed a modern residential facility at the historic Katas Raj Temple complex to facilitate Hindu pilgrims visiting the sacred Hindu site from India and other regions of the world.
The newly constructed residential block underscores Pakistan’s commitment to preserving sacred religious sites.
Constructed at a cost of Rs183.510 million, the residential block is comprised of 36 rooms with attached washrooms, a kitchen, and a dining hall to ensure a comfortable stay for Hindu pilgrims. This initiative will enhance the experience for devotees visiting one of Hindus most sacred sites.
